A major financial scandal involving missing company stock worth over UGX 200 million has triggered a growing cross-border manhunt after former store manager Kanabar Mihir Nileshbhai allegedly disappeared while under internal investigation in Uganda.
The case, currently being handled by Kiira Police Division, stems from a complaint filed on 13th February 2026 by Keval R. Savjani, 37, an Indian national and Sales Manager at Sunsilk Ltd.
According to company officials, Kanabar Mihir Nileshbhai had been working as a Store Manager with Sunsilk Ltd in Jinja since December 2020. His responsibilities included maintaining company stock, supervising inventory movement, and keeping accurate records of all inward and outward stock transactions.
However, repeated internal audits reportedly uncovered serious discrepancies in stock management. Senior company officials allegedly warned the suspect multiple times after discovering that inventory records had not been properly maintained for more than two years.
Company management says the situation escalated after significant stock shortages and financial irregularities were discovered during an extensive audit exercise. The estimated losses are believed to exceed UGX 200 million.
An official police complaint was later lodged against the suspect over alleged financial losses and violent conduct connected to the investigation.
The case was registered under:
CRB: 97/13/02/2026
Despite the complaint, the suspect reportedly requested six months to cooperate with management and assist in identifying stock discrepancies during the ongoing audit process. The company agreed to the request in hopes of resolving the matter peacefully.
But on 9th April 2026, while the audit process was still underway, the suspect allegedly abandoned his duties and disappeared without notice.
His sudden disappearance has intensified suspicions among company officials, who now believe he may have fled to avoid accountability.
Investigators believe the suspect could be hiding in neighboring Kenya after fleeing Uganda, prompting calls for cooperation between security agencies in both countries.
“We are appealing to both Ugandan and Kenyan authorities, as well as members of the public, to assist in locating him,” a company representative said.
A reward of UGX 1,000,000 has been announced for anyone who provides credible information leading to the suspect’s whereabouts.
Anyone with information is urged to contact:
+256 757 614014
Authorities say investigations remain active as efforts continue to trace the suspect and establish the full extent of the alleged losses.
